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Medicare Subsidy Ends, Premiums Rise | Lafayette Louisiana News
The Biden administration is shutting down a Medicare drug subsidy program set to expire at the end of this year, potentially raising premiums for millions of seniors just as they face soaring costs for essentials like housing and groceries. While officials claim the subsidies were always temporary and that market stabilization makes them unnecessary, critics warn even modest premium hikes could strain fixed incomes. Though CMS says most beneficiaries will see minimal increases—or even savings—the decision contradicts broader efforts to lower drug prices and raises questions about prioritizing…
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